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521 Columbus Ave Unit 1

Boston, MA 02118 – South End Boston

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  • Monthly Rent

    $3,200

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    771 sq ft

Details

12 Month Lease, $3,200 deposit, Available Now

Stunning renovation on the garden level of South End Brownstone that features: - Hardwood flooring throughout! - High end, fully equipped kitchen! - Stainless appliances inc dishwasher! - Granite countertops & breakfast bar! - Flowing open concept floorplan! - Spacious bay front living room! - Generously sized primary bedroom! - Smaller yet sizable 2nd bedroom! - Luxuriously updated full bathroom! - Private enclosed rear porch! - In unit stacked washer & dryer! - Available on site rental parking!

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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About This Property

In a great location in the trendy SOWA area of the South End! Close to Boston Medical Center, SOWA Open Market, BU Medical & Dental School, Restaurant Row, and renowned South End area dining! Convenient to Newbury Street, Prudential Center, Commonwealth Ave Mall, Kenmore Square, Copley Square, Boston Public Library, Public Gardens, Emerson College, Symphony Hall, Hynes Convention Center, and much more! Anything not in walking distance can be easily accessed by the close by public transportation: Orange Line (at Mass Ave, Back Bay) nearby, Green Line (at Copley) close by, as well as many Silver Line shuttle stops, multiple major MBTA bus routes, and Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station!

521 Columbus Ave is a condo located in Suffolk County and the 02118 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Boston Public Schools attendance zone.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $3,200
    • Rent for 30 Years
      Renting doesn't build equity Future Equity
      Renting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $0 Net Return
    • Buy Over 30 Years
      $1.26M - $2.25M Future Equity
      $562K Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $113K - $1.1M Gain Net Return
$2,999 / month $489,000 Listing Price
1 Beds •1 Baths • 318 Sq Ft
$3,239 / month $499,900 Listing Price
1 Beds •1 Baths • 355 Sq Ft
$3,514 / month $479,000 Listing Price
1 Beds •1 Baths • 560 Sq Ft

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Kenmore Properties

Condo Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Sewer
Location
Property Address: 521 Columbus Ave, Boston,
MA 02118
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Neighborhood

There's much to love about Boston's South End -- the elegant brownstones along Tremont Street, the fantastic shops and restaurants of Columbus Avenue, and the sophisticated yet collegiate feel of Harrison Avenue combine to create a tapestry of a neighborhood that offers something to everyone. This walkable, tree-filled neighborhood offers several parks, the Boston University School of Medicine, some of the best restaurants in the city, and easy access to Northeastern University.

By renting an apartment in South End Boston, you'll enjoy walking along brick-paved sidewalks past historic buildings housing everything from trendy boutiques to art galleries to the city's hottest cafes. You'll spend afternoons shopping at Copley Square and taking in sprawling greenery at Southwest Corridor Park, Blackstone Square, and beautiful Franklin Square. South End is popular with artists, and you'll discover a variety of terrific galleries to explore, especially along Harrison Avenue.

Learn more about living in South End Boston 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Berklee College of Music
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Northeastern University
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Wentworth Inst. of Technology
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Emerson College
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
521 Columbus Ave Unit 1 is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berklee College of Music. It is also near Northeastern University and Wentworth Inst. of Technology.
Schools
William Mckinley
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 2-12
158 Students
Attendance Zone
1
Out of 10
Hurley K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
352 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Quincy Upper School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
530 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Carter School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
26 Students
Attendance Zone
Snowden Int'L High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
463 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Grades 9-12
364 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Kingsley Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
349 Students
Nearby
Cathedral High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
292 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Boston include Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line), located 0.3 miles from 521 Columbus Ave Unit 1. 521 Columbus Ave Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.3 miles or 12 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Massachusetts Ave Station (Orange Line)
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Symphony Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Prudential Station
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Northeastern University Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Hynes Convention Center Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Newmarket
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
South Station
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
96
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
95
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521 Columbus Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Jillians
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Prudential Center
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Copley Place
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
521 Columbus Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 5.1 miles, which is about a 9-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Roxbury Heritage State Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
521 Columbus Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Boston Public Garden, Roxbury Heritage State Park, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Boston Medical Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Tufts Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Boston Children's Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
521 Columbus Ave Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Boston Medical Center which is 0.7 miles away and a 13 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 15.8 mi
521 Columbus Ave Unit 1 is 15.8 miles and a 30 minutes from Hanscom Air Force Base.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher

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